Dialysis Facility Compare, located at www.medicare.gov, is a tool to help you find dialysis facilities in your area. It has detailed information about Medicare-certified dialysis facilities and other resources for patients and family members who want to learn more about chronic kidney disease and dialysis. You can use this information to compare the services available and the quality of care that facilities provide in your area and around the country.

This Spanish language brochure provides an overview of Dialysis Facility Compare (DFC). Located at www.medicare.gov, DFC is a tool to help you find dialysis facilities in your area. It has detailed information about Medicare-certified dialysis facilities and other resources for patients and family members who want to learn more about chronic kidney disease and dialysis. You can use this information to compare the services available and the quality of care that facilities provide in your area and around the country.

Hemodialysis (HD) cleans your blood through a fistula, graft, or catheter. If you have kidney failure, one of these will be your LIFELINE. This document outlines the differences between these three options so you can discuss which option is best for you with your doctor.

Hemodialysis (HD) cleans your blood through a fistula, graft, or catheter. If you have kidney failure, one of these will be your LIFELINE. This Spanish language document outlines the differences between these three options so you can discuss which option is best for you with your doctor.

Medicare can help cover healthcare costs for children with ESRD. Even if you currently have other health coverage, enrolling your child in Medicare can provide consistent protection for them if you lose your other coverage in the future. Medicare covers most ESRD-related services.

As a person with kidney failure, you have certain rights and responsibilities. This document outlines those rights and responsibilities to help you know what to expect from your healthcare team, and what they can expect from you.

This CMS guide includes information including, how to prepare for an emergency, how to disinfect water, and a list of helpful contacts for more information. Emergencies caused by severe weather or disasters can happen with or without warning. It is important to be prepared so you can feel better and stay healthier.

This Spanish language CMS guide includes information including, how to prepare for an emergency, how to disinfect water, and a list of helpful contacts for more information. Emergencies caused by severe weather or disasters can happen with or without warning. It is important to be prepared so you can feel better and stay healthier.

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) promotes education and encourages conversations that help improve the everyday lives of patients. This information card also features a nutritious kidney-friendly recipe.

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) promotes education and encourages conversations that help improve the everyday lives of patients. This Spanish language information card also features a nutritious kidney-friendly recipe.

As you learn to live with kidney failure, you may have to deal with problems along the way. This document outlines the best ways to deal with these concerns with your healthcare team, and how to pursue further assistance if needed.

The FIRST30 program from the American Kidney Fund is about helping people through the first 30 days of dialysis. This website provides videos featuring people who once were new to dialysis, as well as a checklist of important questions to ask your healthcare team.